Amentum
Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer
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Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Nuclear Power Programmes
At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
We’re inspired and empowered to deliver our best work—so you can evolve, grow, and succeed, both today and into tomorrow. At Amentum, we practise what we preach by fostering career development within a supportive team. Our competitive package ensures we retain and attract the very best talent.
In addition to standard benefits, UK employees receive:
- Free single medical cover and a digital GP service
- Family-friendly benefits:
- Enhanced parental leave pay
- Free membership of employee assistance programmes and non-medical counselling
- Professional development reimbursement for memberships and courses
- Flexible working discussions, including hybrid, part-time or flexible hours/locations
About The Opportunity – Nuclear Power Programmes
Amentum’s Nuclear Power Programmes is one of our fastest-growing Business Units, formed with a vision to support positive change in nuclear power. Operating across the UK and continental Europe, we work on diverse nuclear projects spanning different technologies and development stages. We’re now expanding our team and seek committed individuals to accelerate nuclear progress, drive Net Zero, and ensure energy security.
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Role: Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer
(working on the HPC project as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer with multidisciplinary coverage)
We’re looking for an experienced engineer capable of working across high-voltage (HV), low-voltage (LV), DC, or generator systems, including working with systems operating at 400kV, 10kV, 400VAC, 690VAC, 220VDC and control circuits. The ideal candidate will be disciplined, JIT-focused, proactive and cognisant of the safety-critical environment within which they will operate. You will lead and manage commissioning activities with strong collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend team meetings, coordinate with designer and Project Managers on electrical deliverables and milestones
- Report to a Commissioning Manager/Engineer from the NNB HPC Project Team
- Develop and lead on commissioning documentation, testing protocols, and system validation activities
- Assure commissioning compatibility by integrating findings into design reviews and interfacing with technical services
- Contribute to detailed long- and short-term commissioning calendar planning, taking ownership of critical testing programs
- Supervise and drive on-site commissioning activities, including contractor teams, to ensure smooth and safe HPC system commissioning
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Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent, e.g., HNC plus experience) in Electrical Engineering
- Technical competence: BS7671:2018 (18th Edition) electrical safety compliance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – able to clearly articulate complex topics to colleagues and thus inform senior stakeholders
- Capacity to manage normal pressures and work under tight deadlines with planning and optimisation tools: Microsoft Project/P6, MS Excel (grouping, filters, pivot tables), and scheduling techniques as a matter of course.
Our Value-Driven Culture
We stand on integrity and people-centred values. Your safety, integrity, and honouring the accepted norms of Amentum are always prioritised.
We believe in care and collaboration to drive performance and well-being. We create a workplace where everyone feels understood, valued, and ready to contribute. Our connected culture promotes open dialogue, psychological safety, and mental well-being support.
Together, we become more innovative, adaptable, and successful. Diverse perspectives strengthen our mindset and prepare us for the challenges ahead.
Disability Confident Employer – we will interview applicants who meet the baseline criteria and are unemployed or disabled. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements.
For support or adjustments (e.g., modified application formats), please contact our recruitment team.
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